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OPA Advocacy Plan
On May 1, Councillors Haslett-Theall and Gittings introduced a motion to Council calling for a detailed staff report on advocacy efforts to date, regular updates to Council, and Councillor participation in provincial meetings and the AMO conference if decisions remain unresolved. Efforts are to secure provincial support for the approved Oakville OPA.
In the news...
On February 26, investigative reporter Sheila Wang of the Toronto Star published a story on Midtown, highlighting the problematic process behind the TOC proposal. This article reinforces what WLO has been saying all along: the TOC proposal is deeply flawed and does not serve Oakville’s interests.
Official Plan Amendment Approved Unanimously by Town Council
Oakville must be allowed to plan
its own future
DRAFT Midtown Offical Plan Amendment
The Town of Oakville has published the NEW Draft Official Plan Amendment for review and feedback. More details on the Town Website here.
Two separate programs are underway which affect the planning and future of Midtown. The first (left) is the provincial Transit Oriented Communities Program (TOC), announced last year. The second (right) is the Town development of a new Official Plan Amendment (OPA) for Midtown, which is pending provincial approval.
Why Midtown Matters
Get the information, support and facts you need
Sponsored by Ward 3 Councilors Gittings & Haslett-Theall, we consider this site a must-read, offering a comprehensive and current view of the issue.
HEAR THE DISCUSSIONS
The Robcast is a podcast for those who live, work and do business in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. Midtown has been a HOT TOPIC and we encourage you to watch these videos to hear the debate and discussion.
